Initially the EU was a peace project which was started after the 2nd World War, but nowadays it is an economic endeavour. But why are we so afraid of refugees? There is an incredible movement and mobilization going on in this world. Think about the “x” in TEDx and think about your connection with the “X”, how many people are connect through this organization. We should not only donate money, but stand up and change the situation. Live the “x” – stay connected, think about ways to help, think out of the box for helping our world.

Kilian Kleinschmidt is a former UNHCR official who served as the director of the Zaatari refugee camp.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx